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The Penguin German Phrasebook

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$11.00 US
4.5"W x 6.3"H x 0.9"D   | 6 oz | 20 per carton
On sale Aug 14, 2013 | 368 Pages | 9780141039039
A stylish, pocket-size phrasebook perfect for business travelers, backpackers, sightseers, and anyone who wants to keep their German close at hand
 
Penguin’s German phrasebook includes a wealth of useful words and expressions essential to travelers of all kinds, spelled out phonetically and arranged in sections to help you deal with specific situations and needs as they arise. After a primer on basic grammar and a quick pronunciation guide, you’ll find statements and questions like:
 
• Does the hotel have wi-fi? Hat das Hotel Wi-fi? (hat das hohtel wi-fi)
• My luggage has not arrived. Mein Gepäck ist nicht angekommen. (mine gupeck ist nikht an-gukommen)
• How much does the tour cost? Wie viel kostet die Tour? (vee feel kostet dee toor)
• Two glasses of beer, please. Zwei Gläser Bier bitte. (tsvy glayzer beer, bitter)
• Does anyone here speak English? Spricht hier irgend jemand Englisch? (sprikht heer eergunt yaymant aing-lish)
 
Some of the German phrases are marked with an asterisk, giving an indication of the kind of reply you might get to your questions, and of questions you may be asked in turn.
 
With an elegant cover and easy-to-read design that are the hallmarks of Penguin Books, this essential reference will have you feeling at home no matter where your travels take you.
Named one of 9 Awesome German Phrasebooks for Roaming the Streets with Confidence by FluentU

“So, so, so perfect for travelers. Everything is there for you to interact with other people, from pronunciation guides to basic grammar.”—FluentU
Jill Norman has published books on food and drink for many years, and has an extensive knowledge of foods and cooking styles from many regions of the world

She is the author of DK's The Complete Book of Spices, which enjoyed many years of success in several countries. Jill's expertise in herbs and spices has reached such a wide audience that she is frequently asked to identify spices, sent in small amounts to her by people all over the world. Other people who have bought herbs marked, vaguely, "culinary" in garden centres ring up to ask what to do with them. Recently, Encyclopedia Britannica asked Jill to be their expert to update all of their entries on herbs and spices.

Jill created the Penguin Cookery Library in the 1960s and 1970s, bringing many first-class authors to the list. She has since become a Glenfiddich trophy winner in her own right, and is a leading authority on the use of herbs and spices. She is the literary trustee of the Elizabeth David estate, and worked with Mrs David for many years. She is the author of DK's Herb & Spice.

  View titles by Jill Norman

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A stylish, pocket-size phrasebook perfect for business travelers, backpackers, sightseers, and anyone who wants to keep their German close at hand
 
Penguin’s German phrasebook includes a wealth of useful words and expressions essential to travelers of all kinds, spelled out phonetically and arranged in sections to help you deal with specific situations and needs as they arise. After a primer on basic grammar and a quick pronunciation guide, you’ll find statements and questions like:
 
• Does the hotel have wi-fi? Hat das Hotel Wi-fi? (hat das hohtel wi-fi)
• My luggage has not arrived. Mein Gepäck ist nicht angekommen. (mine gupeck ist nikht an-gukommen)
• How much does the tour cost? Wie viel kostet die Tour? (vee feel kostet dee toor)
• Two glasses of beer, please. Zwei Gläser Bier bitte. (tsvy glayzer beer, bitter)
• Does anyone here speak English? Spricht hier irgend jemand Englisch? (sprikht heer eergunt yaymant aing-lish)
 
Some of the German phrases are marked with an asterisk, giving an indication of the kind of reply you might get to your questions, and of questions you may be asked in turn.
 
With an elegant cover and easy-to-read design that are the hallmarks of Penguin Books, this essential reference will have you feeling at home no matter where your travels take you.

Praise

Named one of 9 Awesome German Phrasebooks for Roaming the Streets with Confidence by FluentU

“So, so, so perfect for travelers. Everything is there for you to interact with other people, from pronunciation guides to basic grammar.”—FluentU

Author

Jill Norman has published books on food and drink for many years, and has an extensive knowledge of foods and cooking styles from many regions of the world

She is the author of DK's The Complete Book of Spices, which enjoyed many years of success in several countries. Jill's expertise in herbs and spices has reached such a wide audience that she is frequently asked to identify spices, sent in small amounts to her by people all over the world. Other people who have bought herbs marked, vaguely, "culinary" in garden centres ring up to ask what to do with them. Recently, Encyclopedia Britannica asked Jill to be their expert to update all of their entries on herbs and spices.

Jill created the Penguin Cookery Library in the 1960s and 1970s, bringing many first-class authors to the list. She has since become a Glenfiddich trophy winner in her own right, and is a leading authority on the use of herbs and spices. She is the literary trustee of the Elizabeth David estate, and worked with Mrs David for many years. She is the author of DK's Herb & Spice.

  View titles by Jill Norman